Showroom Sales Assistant

Job description

Our client is a luxury ecommerce jeweler with "by appointment only" showrooms throughout the US including a beautiful new location in Palo Alto at the Stanford Shopping Center.

Starting rate is $21.50 per hour plus annual target bonus of $3,500. Total compensation in the $48k range plus full benefits.

We are searching for bright and passionate people who are excited to make an impact from day one and grow with the company to take on greater responsibility over time. We are hard-working team players that welcome challenges and rise to any occasion. Our community of collaboration, respect and encouragement is fostered by frequent team events, cross-departmental meetings and celebrating our wins, big and small. Our team members bring a top-notch attitude and a willingness to help each other grow.

This is a full time position with great growth potential. Experience in sales, retail, guest service or hospitality is preferred.

Position Overview:

The Retail Experience Specialist is dedicated to providing an exceptional experience for every customer while maintaining a premium showroom environment. You will represent the company, serve as the initial point of contact, greet customers as they enter the retail space, and ensure the best possible experience when visiting our showrooms. Behind the scenes, you will keep the showroom in pristine condition.

The Retail Experience Specialist's goal is to create and deliver an exceptional customer experience while sharing in the happiest moments of our customers' lives. You will operate in a fast-paced environment, balancing multiple interactions with attention and care. The ideal candidate for this role will be able to work a schedule that includes weekend days. 5 day full time work week with 2 consecutive weekdays off.

Customer Experience:

· Create a welcoming environment for our customers by greeting, welcoming, and checking-in guests into our showroom with enthusiasm, warmth, and professionalism, creating a memorable and personalized experience.

· Proactively assist walk-in customers in our retail space, creating a one-on-one customer experience reflecting our luxury brand and product quality.

· Act as a brand ambassador, communicating our brand values and company mission to walk-in customers.

· Skillfully enforce policies within the waiting room to ensure a safe and pleasant experience for all guests.

· Conduct post-sale appointments to assist and educate customers returning for pick-ups, exchanges, re-sizing, and other inquiries.

· Collaborate with the Concierge team across locations to enhance the customer experience.

Retail Operations & Coordination:

· Maintain luxury showroom appearance, cleanliness, and organization. This maintenance includes opening or closing the showroom and waiting room.

· Conduct weekly and quarterly audits to ensure showroom standards are being upheld. Follow through with resolving opportunities identified.

· Serve as the liaison for all facilities maintenance projects for the Scottsdale location.

· Troubleshoot and perform minor repairs as needed. These could include: changing light bulbs, repairing display cases, POS and sound-system troubleshooting, cleaning, and organization.

· Send and receive product from our SF headquarters and external vendors while reconciling inventory within our computer system.

· Facilitate order fulfillment and location inventory counts, including preparing and packaging customer materials, and maintaining an organized packaging area.

· Ensure the security of our product and follow operational policy and procedure.

· Execute merchandising directive from headquarters.

Specific qualifications:

· Experience checking in or serving customers or clients.

· Premium retail, hospitality, or restaurant experience a plus.

· A passion for providing exceptional service and experiences.

· A dedicated desire to connect with customers, solve problems, and create lasting positive experiences with each customer interaction

· Excellent written and verbal communications.

· Attention to detail.

· Ability to think critically and adapt quickly in a flexible environment.

· Exceptional time management skills and accountability.

· Team player with an ability to work collaboratively.

· Robust computer and technical skills. Working knowledge of Mac operating systems and scheduling / POS software preferred.

· Interest in socially and environmentally responsible organizations

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Palo Alto, CA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Guest services: 1 year (Preferred)
• High-end sales: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

Salary : $22 - $3,500